US Bridges

Boca CHICA(CR-941) over Geiger Key Cut

Fair

Monroe County, Florida · 2.8MI S of SR-5 (mm 10.7) · Structure no. 904110

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boca CHICA(CR-941) over Geiger Key Cut is a concrete tee beam carrying Boca CHICA(CR-941) over Geiger Key Cut in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 592 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBoca CHICA(CR-941)
CrossesGeiger Key Cut
Location2.8MI S of SR-5 (mm 10.7)
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.57014, -81.66939
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2023)
Projected traffic973 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boca CHICA(CR-941) over Geiger Key Cut built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boca CHICA(CR-941) over Geiger Key Cut in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Boca CHICA(CR-941) over Geiger Key Cut carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boca CHICA(CR-941) over Geiger Key Cut?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Boca CHICA(CR-941) over Geiger Key Cut?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.